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confidentiality

[kahn-fi-den-shee-al-i-tee] / ˌkɑn fɪˌdɛn ʃiˈæl ɪ ti /












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Because of confidentiality provisions and the private nature of these disputes, there is plenty we don’t know about how common fights like this one are—or how they’re resolved.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

However, if confidentiality of certain information in a private-credit rating is genuinely essential, insurers could seek a risk assessment from the regulator’s own staff.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

The firm declined to share Henderson’s declaration, citing a confidentiality agreement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

The rollout has been largely welcomed, but some health bodies urged the NHS to prioritise patient safety, confidentiality and inclusion as it grows more reliant on AI.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

In any case, confidentiality is of the utmost.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

The lawyers said her role was to "ensure the club's established and robust safeguarding structures, procedures and necessary confidentialities were followed and respected throughout".

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026




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